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Plural approaches to faith-based dispute resolution by Britain's Muslim communities

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Akhtar, Rajnaara C. (2019) Plural approaches to faith-based dispute resolution by Britain's Muslim communities. Child and Family Law Quarterly, 31 (3). pp. 189-214.

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Abstract

The role of Muslim faith-based dispute resolution forums in family matters continues to be fiercely contested in British legal and political debate. Questions concerning compatibility with state law in England and Wales led to a government-instigated Independent Review into the Application of Sharia Law in England and Wales (2018). This Review concluded that there should be compelled registration of all Muslim religious marriages, an awareness campaign to enable Muslim couples to understand the legal outcomes of unofficial marriages better, and regulation of Sharia Councils. While these recommendations sought to overcome perceived disadvantages suffered by Muslim women, in reality there exists a plurality of views and approaches to marriage, families and faith-based dispute resolution within British Muslim communities, which continue to be overlooked. This article draws on extensive empirical research engaging Muslims in Britain, seeking to ascertain views and approaches to dispute resolution in family matters. It postulates a narrative of plurality, and concludes that the independent Review recommendation to regulate Sharia Councils is most responsive to the research findings and diverse Muslim family needs.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
K Law [LC] > K Law (General)
K Law [LC] > KBP Islamic law
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Law
Journal or Publication Title: Child and Family Law Quarterly
Publisher: Lexis
Official Date: 1 September 2019
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1 September 2019Published
1 July 2019Accepted
Volume: 31
Number: 3
Page Range: pp. 189-214
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
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